Candidates' Information

Questions to the Candidates

This page provides the opportunity for candidates in the 2003
local election to answer questions posed by readers of Saugus.net.
Candidates are not required to participate at all or answer
any particular questions, but they should keep in mind that
the questions listed were all thought important by our
readers and undoubtably all answers posted will be read with
a great deal of interest.

While the questions themselves are not particularly geared toward
any specific position being sought in the election, they do either
directly or indirectly apply to every position, and the focus may vary
from one to another. Thus candidates for multiple positions are free
to enter different responses for their different desired positions;
just please let us know if that is the intent.

If you'd like to see some of the answers already provided by other
candidates, be sure to check out the answers
page.

Instructions for Filling out the Form

The following form will allow
candidates to view and answer the questions online; basic formatting
can be achieved through use of standard structured text. Responses
may also be FAXed in
to us at 781-231-4719 or typed and dropped off in our
bin in the Saugus Town Hall (in the Selectmen's office). Note
that "Name", "Daytime phone", "Precinct",
and "Position(s) Sought" are all required fields. We won't
publish any phone numbers, but we need it ourselves for verification purposes.
Also note that many of the fields list a maximum number of words. This
ensures fairness to all candidates; if you go beyond the
maximum number of words in an answer, we will trim your
answer down to the maximum number, even if it means cutting
your answer mid-sentence. We do count punctuation
representing words (typically ampersand '&',
slash '/', and the at sign '@')
as words. Finally, please note that the required fields
and maximum answer lengths apply regardless of how you make
your submission -- online, FAX, or physical drop-off.

Candidate Information Submission Form

Basic Information

Name:

Precinct:

Daytime phone:

Position(s)
sought:

E-mail address:

Political
web page URL:

General Background

Current
Positions Held / Political Experience: (40
words maximum)

Current
Occupation / Work Experience: (40 words
maximum)

Degrees Held
/ Education: (40 words maximum)

Currently A
Member Of... (40 words maximum)

Questions From Our Readers

What are your
feelings concerning the closing of schools? (100 words maximum)

How do we get out
of the current budget crisis? (100 words maximum)

Do you have any
ideas about how to preserve open space and fight traffic, congestion,
and overcrowded schools? (100 words maximum)

Considering the
fact that townsfolk have voted against new taxes for new schools
and new firefighters, what can now be done to make improvements in
these areas? (100 words maximum)

What else do
you think is important? (100 words
maximum)

Submit or Reset

Now You Just Have to "Submit" Your
Responses and You're Done
("Reset" will clear everything if you want to start again
from scratch)